All Star Blackbeards Sea Explorer

Name: Blackbeard's The Best of the Bahamas (Nassau - Nassau)
Start: 2026-11-28
End: 2026-12-04
Location: Bahamas

9.2 Superb

Free Internet
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

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Dining Room - All Star Blackbeards Sea Explorer

Dive deck - All Star Blackbeards Sea Explorer

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“The crew were fantastic and did everything to keep guests comfortable, safe and make the trip thoroughly enjoyable. ”
Riah P, United Kingdom

Highlights

Affordable diving in the Bahamas
Perfect for single travelers or couples
Dive with sharks in the clear blue waters of the Exuma Cays

Join the All Star Blackbeard's Sea Explorer to dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas. Perfect for single travelers on a budget, the All Star Blackbeard's Sea Explorer, the identical twin sister of All Star Blackbeard's Morning Star, a member of the All Star Liveaboards Fleet, offers 3 dormitory-style cabin areas with 18 bunks and 3 shared bathrooms. Each cabin area has AC, and all are sectioned off with privacy curtains, similar to a sleeper cabin on a train. There is a choice of double or single bunks. Buffet meals with picnic-style dining are served in the air-conditioned salon, and all meals, snacks, and drinks, including beer, wine, and rum punch, are included during your stay.

All Star Blackbeard's Sea Explorer trips include diving with sharks, exhilarating drift diving, beautiful walls, and blue holes around the Exuma Cays. There is no set itinerary aboard the All Star Blackbeard's Sea Explorer; the captain and crew will take the boat where the conditions and weather are best. Plenty of non-diving activities are on offer, so your time above the water will be just as memorable as below.

Book online to reserve your space aboard All Star Blackbeard's Sea Explorer.

Please note: All Star Blackbear's Morning Star and All Star Blackbeard's Sea Explorer are identical twin ships and may be used interchangeably. While we can take requests for specific bunks, they are not guaranteed, and the rate is per person, not per bunk.

This boat is part of the All Star Liveaboards fleet.

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05 Sep

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,195

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12 Sep

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07 Nov

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21 Nov

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,195

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Included: VAT, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: Port Fees ($210-235).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer ($20), Private Dive Guide ($650 / trip), Rental Gear.

Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.

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Boat features

Free Internet
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Air Conditioned saloon
Budget Friendly Cruise
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Indoor Saloon
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Available for Charter
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera

Food & Drinks

Free Wine w/Dinner
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 1979

Length: 65'

Deck area: 1000 sq ft

Beam: 19'

Top speed: 8 knts

Cruising speed: 8 knts

Engines: 1 Ford Lehman

Max guests: 18

Number of cabins: 9

Number of bathrooms: 3

Tenders: one 11' inflatable with 15 hp outboard

Water capacity: 650 gal

Fuel capacity: 450 gal

Freshwater maker: 350 gal/day

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

All Star Blackbeards Sea Explorer Reviews

9.2 Superb

Vessel

8.1
Crew

9.5
Food

9.7
Diving

9.1
Value

9.6

10 Exceptional
David N
Canada

Best liveaboard !
This trip exceeded my expectations ! The food was amazing , the staff were very friendly and the dives were amazing!
Recommended for
The food was amazing !. The visibility and dive locations were great!. The crew was very friendly!.
31 Mar, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
WILLIAM L
United States

High value dive trip
This was my 6th trip and every trip has been great. Wonderful crew and they worked hard to give us good dives with challenging weather. I plan to make this an annual or semiannual trip.
Recommended for
Crew. Dive sites. Fellow passengers.
02 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
Caitlyn L
United States

Great for a first time Liveaboard!
Washing machine is a bucket list unique drift dive! Loved the food and the daily sunsets. Overall life at sea was great to test out - will do something like that again for sure!
Recommended for
Crew friendliness, high quality dive sites, great food
31 May, 2024

10 Exceptional
Tyrone C
United States

Great crew, Great Dive, Great food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My overall experience was an incredible one. The crew was extremely professional and were very adept at handling a couple "experienced" divers that kept chiming in and trying to question or correct what the crew said and did. The crew is obviously extremely competent with their roles and did an amazing job communicating with each other and with the passengers.
Recommended for
Staff, can't say enough about them. Thay went above and beyond to make a great trip!!!. Food,,,,,,,, Its was like dinning in a five star resturant every night!!!. Tom, going over the pre-dive sites and what to look for!!!!!.
07 Sep, 2024

10 Exceptional
Haley C
United States

The diving, food and people were all amazing! I would recommend Blackbeards to anyone.
It was my first time on a liveaboard and I loved it! The staff and other passengers were great, and the shark diving was absolutely incredible. The blue hole was the coolest dive site I’ve ever done.
Recommended for
Great staff. Great food. Diving the blue hole.
07 Jul, 2025

10 Exceptional
Steffi Tsz Ting N
Hong Kong

Amazing trip with great dives, amazing food, and a crew that goes above and beyond
I just got back from the Morning Star, and it was absolutely amazing! From the moment we boarded until our departure, the crew took care of us exceptionally well. Most of the dives were unguided, but the dive briefings were detailed and extremely helpful, giving us everything we needed to confidently enjoy each site. The crew went above and beyond in every way. The facilities are basic but perfectly adequate, and everything was clean and well-maintained. We did have a little hiccup during the trip and had to return to port, but Captain Alex handled it professionally—giving us a clear download, setting expectations, and making sure we felt safe and cared for. The food on board was incredible, and the daily rum punch was a fun bonus! We even celebrated New Year’s Eve with bubbles, which made the experience even more memorable. Overall, this trip left me a super happy bubble maker with a happy belly—I couldn’t recommend it more!
Recommended for
Crew members. Food and Drink. Dives.
06 Jan, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Kimberley S
Canada

Amazing First Liveaboard Trip!
This trip was honestly such an amazing experience. You board the boat with more than 20 strangers and leave with new friends! Dive spots were incredible - some of the best diving we have done in the Bahamas! Food was great and crew made it even better. Highly recommend!
Recommended for
Beautiful Exuma Dive Spots, Great Crew, Incredible Meals!
15 Nov, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Greg U
United States

The best bang for your buck
This is a great diver's liveaboard experience. You have everything you need and no extra fuss or mess. You get about 4 dives per day and the locations are excellent. The crew works hard to make your trip an excellent experience. They have almost everything you need on that 65 foot boat. On my trip there divers of all levels from Open Water to Instructors. The dive sites were for all levels also. If you like to prep, dive, rest and repeat this boat and trip is for you.
Recommended for
Dives, location, experience
17 Dec, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Riah P
United Kingdom

Amazing experience, highly recommend!
The crew were fantastic and did everything to keep guests comfortable, safe and make the trip thoroughly enjoyable. The food was amazing, diving was great and whilst the boat wasn’t luxury, it was comfortable enough. Would highly recommend this liveaboard!
Recommended for
Great crew, beautiful dives and comfortable.
15 Jun, 2024

9.2 Superb
Elaine Y
United States

Awesome crew, awesome dives, awesome trip
the washing machine dive, getting to feed the iguanas, and spending lots of time with a great group
Recommended for
amazing diving, delicious food, great company
08 Sep, 2021

101 reviews

9.2 Superb
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9.2 Superb
Noppon S
United States

happy to spend Christmas with the most maxing group of people and crew
This was my first and definitely not last liveaboard trip. The accommodation were basic but comfortable enough. The dives were amazing. But the highlight of the trip is the crew members. They are the coolest group of people who enjoy their jobs. The food was great and we even had awesome snacks in between dives. I highly recommend the Blackbeard sea explorer. Will be back. Oh did I mention we saw a ton of sharks?
Recommended for
Amazing dives, great food, coolest crew
13 Jan, 2020

10 Exceptional
Joseph C
United States

Don't wait BOOK IT now!
This was the dive trip I've needed for a long time! Capt. Steven ran a tight ship and put us on the best dive sites available. The DM/instructors Ty and Kristen were friendly, knowledgeable, and took time to make sure you were comfortable in the water. Between dives, Chief Chris kept us fed with amazing meals and snacks from around the world. His meals were thoughtfully planned and he was able to accommodate everyone's dietary requirements without sacrificing flavor. Last but not least, our engineer Olivia kept every aspect of the floating city running in tip top shape. My fellow guests were from across the globe. Each was friendly and welcoming. The comradely we felt by the end of the trip worth ticket price alone. I can't wait to come back and experience the amazing diving, incredible crew hospitality, and friendly guests.
Recommended for
Great Dive Sites. Great Food. Great Crew.
27 Jan, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Jonathan M
United States

What an experience
The crew was absolutely phenomenal. They dealt with many adversities, yet always kept the passengers informed and had several options. Will do another liveaboard trip because of them.
Recommended for
Crew, dive sites, & food
01 Jan, 2023

10 Exceptional
Celine L
France

Best trip ever!
The crew was absolutely fantastic (Hoppy, Olivia, Gunnar, Tom & Kirsten)! I was really nervous at first cause never spent that much time on a boat but quickly got reassured! The diving briefs were amazing & easy to understand what we had to do & what we could see. Simply the best experience of my life & already missing it!
Recommended for
Crew. Dive sites. Food.
18 Feb, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
JAMES L
United States

Grade A experience that will make me be a repeat customer.
Overall, the trip was pretty perfect. The staff was very competent and fun. Absolute best crew ever! Love meeting Tim the turtle and finding a sharks tooth after the feed!
Recommended for
Staff was phenomenal.. Dive were all amazing.. Fellow divers. Everyone was very cool?.
31 Dec, 2025

9.2 Superb
Nauni F
United States

Exploring underwater all day long and starring at the stars at night. I loved every minute!
Seeing the sharks was so incredible. I loved diving the blue hole. I feel really lucky I got to be part of such an amazing group! Every minute was an adventure!
Recommended for
The crew. The incredible sea life. The snacks and meals.
20 Jan, 2025

9.2 Superb
Valery L
Canada

Incredible
The new encounters, the multiple dives, feeling safe, the food, the landscapes, the availability of the crew and their kindness.
Recommended for
The quality of the dives, the availability of the crew and the general atmosphere
29 Jun, 2024

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10 Exceptional
Andre B
United States

You'll never regret booking this trip and I can't wait for my next adventure with this crew!
This was my first live aboard and I was not exactly sure to expect. But Captain Alex and the rest of the crew put me at easy from the time we boarded the Morning Star. Captain Alex fully explained every leg of the journey and I felt completely safe the entire way, even over the rough sea crossings. My goal was to burn some calories with four dives a day, but Garett foiled that plan by supplying 3 awesome meals and great snacks, that I couldn't resist, each day! We all looked forward to the next marvelous selection and were perplexed at the magic Garett created in such a small kitchen space! Candela was the perfect Dive Master and she prepped and executed 27 dives for 19 divers flawlessly. All while teaching Advanced Open Water and Deep Dive Specialty (which I took during the week) at the same time. Each dive was like a new experience, even when we re-visited a location, and I knew what to look for beforehand which made the dive that much more enjoyable. I most enjoyed the shark feeding dive and the drift dive (which we need more than one next time!!) the most. Both were my first experiences with each and I felt safe, knowable about what to do, and maximized the moment for me. Martyna was a great dive guide and first mate, who pointed out a lot of sea life that I would have missed had she not pointed these amazing (and small) creatures to me on dives. Josh kept the Morning Star in tip top shape and we never experienced an issue, so that make him one helluva engineer. We had an eclectic group of divers, but we all blended so well and had a great time together. Every one was helpful, willing to serve as a dive buddy, watched out for each other on dives, had a great time socializing throughout the trip and REALLY took advantage of our last night out on the island when we docked. I would highly recommend booking with Blackbeards, who made the booking easy, follow-ups leading up to my arrival to keep me informed, transportation needs to.from airport/hotel, and was a real value for the money considering everything to received for an entire week! Needless to say that I'm now hooked and will seek to do a live aboard annually! However, it's going to be hard for the next crew to top the experience of this past trip on the Morning Star!
Recommended for
The food was amazing!. The dive sites were terrific!. The crew was phenomenal!.
26 Jun, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Pierre L
France

Great time
Great time spent with good food and lots of reef sharks
Recommended for
Shark Food Atmosphere
21 Dec, 2022

9.2 Superb
Joan R
Spain

Great value for the money liveaboard with excellent crew, instructors, food and briefings
This was a great overall liveaboard experience. The crew was excellent, helpful, empathetic and very professional and they delivered some of the best briefings I ever had. The fact that they actvely tried to prepare you to be a better diver is an extra that I had never had before and will look for from now on. The food on the sea explorer was some of the best I had in Nassau. You'll see this in many reviews and trust me, it is a highlight. There's also downsides that you need to be ready for: the Sea Explorer is a 2-level sailboat so the "living" space is limited. We spent most of the trip on the top deck, the weather was fantastic, and sharing stories with the crew and rest of the divers. The cabins are shared and they are bunk beds. Also the "storage space" is extremely limited so be ready to limit the amount of clothes you'll pack (you'll be on vacation on a boat, you will not need so much :) ). The crew also organized some "side activities" to enjoy the Bahamas while strictly keeping the 4-dives-a-day schedule. Great value for the money.
Recommended for
The briefings were EXCELLENT. The food was delicious. The equipment was new and well taken care of.
20 Jan, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Hooman Z
Canada

Always so fun. This was my second time with them and it was just great like last time.
Making new friends and see lots nudibranchs !
Recommended for
great dives, food and people
30 Jul, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Kay V
Dominican Republic

The best trip of my life.
This was my first Liveaboard, and the promise was delivered and exceeded! It was an amazing experience. Made so many new friends and can't wait to go back again! The crew was fantastic. The one thing I would suggest is to have guides for the dives, especially in the dives where you are supposed to find dive thrus. This would enhance the experience, not everybody excels at navigation skills, and some ended up missing the best parts in some of the dives. Definitely, I'll go back soon.
Recommended for
The diving. The food. Friendliness of crew.
31 Oct, 2025

9.2 Superb
LUIZA V
Brazil

Great experience
Very prepared, attentive and friendly crew. Great dives. Very good food.
Recommended for
Crew, dives and food
14 Sep, 2022

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9.6 Exceptional
Stanley H
United States

Awesome Time
Even for someone who likes the water four dives a day and an afternoon swim is alot of water time! Despite some rain the trip was awesome. Lots of animal life. The shark feed had to be the highlight for me. Next the swim throughs. Blue Hole. The crew was awesome and all the fellow divers got along great. Fantastic value for the money.
Recommended for
1. Tons of dives 2. Great crew 3. Great & lots of food
12 Jun, 2019

9.2 Superb
Gary G
United States

Best trip ever
Meeting new friends, the shark feed, the washing machine was a blast and the meals were fantastic.
Recommended for
New friends, crew, the dives
24 Dec, 2019

10 Exceptional
Max E
United States

Impossible to get more on a trip!
The crew on Blackbeards Sea Explorer were phenomenal! Brian did great briefings. Iain took us to amazing spots with our safety always in mind. Justing gave us the VIP treatment with great stories, Elayna was a joy to be around, and Chris was a blast and worked hard to keep everything running. Also, Gladys cooked amazing food and was a ton of fun to be around! Only thing I could recommend in the future would be a Margarita machine but that's it. Can't wait to come back!
Recommended for
More sharks than I could count, amazing food (Thanks Gladys!) and staff I would be happy to work with!
23 Sep, 2019

10 Exceptional
Michaël N
Canada

A 1st time and a perfect trip!!! I was very impressed!!!
Excursion to the Paradise with pigs,sting ray and sharks feeding. The crew and the other divers The sharksfeeding dive was incredible.
Recommended for
Diving, the crew,
18 Sep, 2023

10 Exceptional
KIM V
United States

Excellent budget friendly trip
The Blue hole was the perfect ending to the trip
Recommended for
The personal chef on board fixing all of our meals for us. Secondly, all of the dive sites and yes even sharks great energy friendliness and professionalism among all of the crew
30 Sep, 2023

9.2 Superb
Aidan F
United States

Go on this trip
Absolutely the best value for your money on a diving trip I’ve ever experienced. I think we also got very lucky with our cook Gunnar, an incredible cook. Felt like better than restaurant quality dining
Recommended for
Our chef Gunnar. The dives themselves. The crews willingness/friendliness/helpfulness.
06 Sep, 2025

8.0 Very good
JASON N
Canada

Guests were comfortable & safe … even though the boat isn't luxurious, it's quite comfortable.
Enjoyed my trip with Blackbeard's Sea Explorer, strong crew, food rated high (left over food kept safe and donate to unhouse person when reach land), variety of diving - drift dives, blue holes, shark diving.
Recommended for
Dive, dive, and more diving. crews & guests are friendly, communal likes a diving camp trip ; ). liveaboard diving experiences in a budget/affordable price.
16 Nov, 2025